The Irish Influence in Latin America: A Brief History
This Saturday, many of us in the United States will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. In school this week, our children will wear green, see Shamrocks everywhere, and may even learn the history of St. Patrick, the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Perhaps they’ll learn about the eight Irish Americans who signed the [...]
Mexican Segregation in the U.S. Still a Struggle: A Photo Essay
In the early part of the 20th century, Mexican-American children were often segregated into “Mexican” schools. Usually in ramshackle rooms or barns, these kids were not allowed to be educated in the same manner as their Anglo counterparts. A Mexican-American child was not permitted inside an Anglo school. In 1945, Mexican-American parents attempted to enroll [...]
Could Girlfight Tragedy Happen to Your Child?
The death of 10-year old Joanna Ramos, a Long Beach, California fifth-grader, has been ruled a homicide. The alleged murderer? An 11-year old girl. Weapons? None. The death due to blunt force trauma (possibly a blood clot on her brain) as a result of a scheduled fistfight. Reason? Allegedly, a boy. How does any of [...]
Culture Clash’s “American Night”: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Classroom
I feel extremely fortunate to have been born in Southern California in the early 1970s. The hairstyles alone were unforgettable—my Tia Maria had a red afro! The children at my school not only received a bilingual education, but our teachers encouraged us to learn as much as we could about our relationship to American History. [...]
Education Is Paramount Issue to Latina Mom Voters in 2012
When it comes to education issues and the upcoming election, Latina moms have some strong opinions. The recent media coverage of hot topics, such as the Dream Act movement and federal cuts to Pell grants, has helped keep the issues at the forefront for Latino families. We talked to a few Latina moms, many of [...]
Advocate for Your ADHD Child in School and Beyond
Raising an ADHD child is not easy. But advocating for your ADHD child in school falls squarely under parental responsibility, therefore, the sooner you figure out how to be your child’s biggest advocate, the better off your child will be. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. People [...]
Throwing Bullies in Jail is Not the Answer
If navigating parenthood is tough, navigating childhood is tougher. We’ve all heard the horrifying stories of kids committing suicide because of bullying—bullycide as it being called. In California, a new law, named after 13-year-old Seth Walsh who killed himself after being tormented at school because he was gay, was passed last year. California is the [...]
Teach Your Kid About the Presidential Election
We are living history every day. All we have to do is watch the news on any given night to see how our country is going through a lot of changes. And regardless of whether your kids are in public school, private school or being homeschooled, the upcoming presidential election is one of those very [...]
College Resources for Latino Families
More Latinos than ever before are finishing high school—73 percent of be exact. That’s what the latest study by the Pew Hispanic Center found in 2010, and it’s the highest it has been since 1972. And with this increase in college-bound Latinos comes a greater demand for resources to guide them through the enrollment process, [...]
FAFSA Tips For Parents
If paying for college is one of the most important considerations you have regarding your child’s education, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway into scholarships, subsidized student loans and a host of options that can help cover the costs of higher education. The trick is that this form needs to [...]
